Senior Access Clincian

Senior Access Clinician (Multiple classification available: Occupational Therapist OT3, Psychologist P3, Registered Psychiatric Nurse RPN4, Social Work SW3)

Permanent full time or part time

Based at Forest Hill, VIC 3131 and relocating to Ringwood, VIC 3134 towards end of 2025

Eastern Health

Eastern Health is one of Melbourne's largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services and have a proud history of serving a diverse community.

Our Employee Value Proposition is "Being a part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts".

This statement aligns with our promise to our communities, patients, consumers and staff that we will be HEALTHIER TOGETHER. Bolder than a vision for the future, our promise calls us to action. We know that working together is the only way we can achieve what is necessary for a healthier future.

About the role

This position is established within the Eastern Health Access Service. The integrated Access service provides:

Crisis Assessment and Treatment Services (CATT) within the community incorporating early discharge management, assessment and management of newly referred clients as well as after hour treatment and crisis support to clients of community mental health services.

Telephone Triage is the Eastern Health 24 hours telephone triage referral, advice and support service.

Mental Health and Police (MHaP) response is a 7 day a week afternoon/evening outreach service working in collaboration with Victoria Police providing acute assessment and advice to Victoria Police as an alternate to transfer of clients to the emergency department under section 351 of the MHA.

Emergency Department Response providing Mental Health and/or AOD assessment and interventions. This assessment includes immediate assessment and risk management plans for persons presenting with Behaviours of Concern. Our ED Response is required to provide comprehensive mental health assessment, treatment and planning for those suffering from acute mental health issues.

Ambulance Victoria (AV) Teleprompt response is a 7 day a week specialist mental health clinician who works in the AV call centre and responds to calls from AV staff onsite to provide mental health assessments with the aim of avoiding ED presentations.

About you

Clinical Psychologist

Full registration or eligibility for full registration as a Psychologist by the Psychology Board of Australia (PBA)

Hold a Masters or Doctoral coursework qualification in Clinical Psychology that is approved by the Psychology Board of Australia

Registration endorsement in Approved Area of Practice of Clinical Psychology or eligibility for this endorsement

Mental Health Nurse

Registered as a Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Authority with approved/ endorsed postgraduate qualifications in Psychiatric Nursing

Occupational Therapist

Registration as an Occupational Therapist with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia, Australian Health Practitioners Registration Agency

Social Worker

Holds a degree qualification in Social Work that has been approved by the Australian Association of Social Workers for membership as a social worker

Maintains compliance with the AASW Continuing Professional Development Policy in order to meet the Eastern Health Allied Health credentialing standard

years' experience as a qualified Social Worker in a range of clinical mental health settings

Healthcare workers are strongly recommended to follow COVID vaccination recommendations provided in the Australian Immunisation handbook (based on ATAGI advice). Seasonal vaccination against influenza is a mandatory requirement of this role and an offer is conditional on this being up to date prior to employment.

What we offer

Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here!

• Diverse and engaging career opportunities
• Friendly & supportive team
• Flexible working hours
• Salary packaging options
• Career progression in our teaching hospitals

Next Steps

Apply online if you feel we are a good match, you have the skills and qualities to make a difference, and are eligible to work in Australia.

We review all applications when we receive them, and we notify unsuccessful candidates.

If you are shortlisted, we will be in touch to arrange an interview, and you must complete a National Police Check (which we will pay for).

Good to know:

• We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote equality for people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and for people living with disability - within the communities we serve and our Eastern Health team.
• We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander employees.
• As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture.
• Vaccination and screening for immunity to vaccine-preventable disease is a mandatory requirement of this role.
• Advertising may end before the closing date.
• We do not accept recruitment agency application

If you are a current Eastern Health employee please ensure you log in with your internal Eastern Health account to apply for this or other roles.

Please click here for position description link

Contact Person: George Lee

Contact Number: 03 9847 4777

Contact Email: [email protected]

Job Posting End Date: 10/08/2025

Need help submitting your application?

Just contact the Hiring Manager in the advertisement or call the Talent Acquisition Team on (03) 9955 7555 (Option 1) | Medical Workforce Unit on (03) 9895 3469. [TA for Non Medical roles, MWU for Medical roles]

Our Values in Action:

Respect for all | Safe always | Partnering in care | Learning and improving every day